The Cost of Losing 20 Pounds

There are many factors that go into choosing to sign up for a diet plan, and cost is one of the most carefully considered. Jeanne Lee for CBS MoneyWatch takes a look at this question from a unique perspective: the … Continue reading

How to Nurture a Healthy Body Image

According to a recent study by Psychology Today magazine, twenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. Yet, similar studies report that half of American … Continue reading

Top Marathons In May 2024

I know it seems like along way off, but if you have never run a marathon, or even a half, you want to sign up for one a few months in advance to give yourself enough time to train. May … Continue reading

A Runner Shares Her Story

Kirsten can be found at Running In A Girl’s World. She is a mother of 3 girls living in Northern Nevada. Hi everyone! My name is Kirsten, and I’m a runner. (Yes, that sounds like the beginning of an AA … Continue reading

What Exactly is Diabetes?

The American Diabetic Association states that diabetes “is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin.” It’s important to understand that there are certain risk … Continue reading

Breastfeeding Debate Irrupts in the UK

In 2001, the World Health Organization that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies until six months, but now some scientists are worried that this practice may be harmful. An article published in the British Medical Journal presented evidence that failing to … Continue reading